Saturday, May 18 2013 11:42 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:42:57 GMT
A Lowndes County man is behind bars after deputies uncovered nearly half a million dollars of marijuana. Deputies responded to a complaint at Jose Sanchez's house on Highway 129 North Friday. AuthoritiesMore >>
A Lowndes County man is behind bars after deputies uncovered nearly half a million dollars of marijuana.
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:42 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:42:03 GMT
Hundreds of people came out to Lake Blackshear Saturday to support law enforcement and the Crisp County Sheriff. It was the first annual pigs in the park event, put on by the Georgia Narcotics Officer'sMore >>
Hundreds of people came out to Lake Blackshear Saturday to support law enforcement and the Crisp County Sheriff.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:47 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:47:12 GMT
Thomasville Police are looking for two men who attempted to rob a store, scaring customers and clerks. Police say they responded to the Dollar General on West Jackson Street around 9:15pm Friday. EmployeesMore >>
Thomasville Police are looking for two men who attempted to rob a store, scaring customers and clerks.
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:59:02 GMT
Dougherty County police are searching for a motorist who hit a pedestrian and then fled the scene. Authorities say it happened around 11pm Friday near the 3900 block of Radium Springs Road. PoliceMore >>
Dougherty County police are searching for a motorist who hit a pedestrian and then fled the scene. More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:58:50 GMT
It's graduation time for high schools in Dougherty County and students are ready to embark on their next journey. 230 graduates received their high school diplomas from Westover Comprehensive High SchoolMore >>
230 graduates received their high school diplomas from Westover Comprehensive High School this Saturday morning.More >>
By Jim Wallace - bio | email
ALBANY, GA (WALB) – Dougherty County Police give to help feed the hungry this Thanksgiving.
The department donated 20 complete Thanksgiving meals to Neighbors in Need Friday.
This is the sixth year in a row officers and staff at DCP raised money to buy the meals, and then bought and delivered the food. Neighbors in Need says the help is badly needed.
Neighbors in Need Director Sister Veronica Weygand said "It has really hit people. and we are having many people come to us for the first time for help."
Dougherty County Police Lataria Candidate said "St. Clare's Neighbors in Need year round give to the less fortunate. Whether it's food or clothing. And so we just try to do this during the holiday season, when things are tight for people. To do our part."
The Neighbors in Need director says the donations are desperately needed. Dougherty County Police make sure that 20 families will have a great Thanksgiving meal.
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